Mechanical Design Engineer

SF Partners; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our design and development team. You will drive the design, development and continuous improvement of our product range while collaborating with Production, Sales, Manufacturing, Electrical, and Marketing to bring new ideas to market.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, a degree in mechanical engineering, and proven experience in a design engineering or engineering management role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or closely related field.
• Proven experience in a design engineering or engineering management role.
• Strong product development and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of new products from concept to manufacture.
• Review existing products to improve performance, quality, cost.
• Develop prototypes with sales teams and customers.
• Manage design projects to timescales and budgets.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and quality requirements.
• Support technical submissions and sales enquiries as required.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and electrical teams for cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor new technologies and materials for future products.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design for manufacture

Project management

CAD

Communication skills

Quality management

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

FEA

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Sutton in Ashfield
GBP35,000 – GBP40,000
Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 16:15, and Friday 07:00 – 12:30.

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our mechanical design and development team. This role combines technical and product development. You will be joining a team of Development Engineers and Design/Project Engineers while driving the design, development and continuous improvement of our product range. Working closely with Production Management and colleagues across sales, manufacturing, electrical engineering and marketing, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, commercially viable products and bringing new ideas to market.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Assist the development of new products from concept through to manufacture.
• Review existing products and identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.
• Work closely with sales teams and customers to develop and prototype new product concepts.
• Manage design projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Preparation of engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure products comply with relevant legislation, standards and quality requirements.
• Support technical submissions, customer enquiries and sales activities when required.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and electrical engineering teams to deliver practical and cost–effective solutions.
• Monitor developments in relevant technologies and materials and assess their suitability for future products.

Mechanical Design Engineer About You

You will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience within a manufacturing or product development environment.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (BEng).
• Proven experience in a design engineering or engineering management role.
• Strong product development and project management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with commercial objectives.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and capabilities, such as CAD, simulation/FEA,